Tag

Fed Interest Rate

All articles tagged with #fed interest rate

Markets resist Trump’s rate-cut push as Warsh’s Fed faces inflation hurdle
economy13 days ago

Markets resist Trump’s rate-cut push as Warsh’s Fed faces inflation hurdle

Markets are pricing in little near-term relief for rate cuts despite Trump’s push, as incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh confronts sticky inflation and higher bond yields; 2-year Treasuries jumped above 4% and longer maturities rose as investors bet the path to cuts will be slower or smaller than hoped, with CPI at 3.8% and Middle East energy tensions adding to price pressures, complicating any easing despite Warsh’s dovish lean.

Oil Prices Surge Ahead of Fed Rate Decision Boosted by China's Rate Cut and Positive Reports.
energy3 years ago

Oil Prices Surge Ahead of Fed Rate Decision Boosted by China's Rate Cut and Positive Reports.

Oil prices rose due to slowing inflation in the US and China's efforts to boost its economy. The market is waiting for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and the weekly report on US oil inventories. The US benchmark, WTI Crude, was up by 1.12% at $70.20, and the international benchmark, Brent Crude, was trading at $75.20, up by 1.22% on the day. The higher chances of a Fed pause in rates could raise the chances of a soft landing of the US economy later this year.

Banking concerns trigger global market decline.
finance3 years ago

Banking concerns trigger global market decline.

The stock market is set for a sharp decline as Credit Suisse's shares sank nearly 30% early Wednesday, dragging down U.S. bank stocks. Investors are also digesting cooler-than-expected February producer price data after Tuesday's as-expected consumer price print. The market still puts over 50% odds on a quarter-point Fed interest rate increase. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink doubles down on the need to know real risks, including climate change. Wednesday is the first day of unfettered commerce with China, as exporters can meet with the Chinese to assess actual demand.